The largest Canadian pension plans saw their combined liabilities increase to $179 billion from $154 billion and their overall financial health decline in 2014, a…
Institutional Investors globally believe tail-risk events, such as oil price shocks, new asset bubbles or geopolitical tensions, are becoming increasingly frequent due to the interconnectedness…
Endowments and foundations (E&Fs) across Canada are facing investment obstacles, finds a new survey by Morneau Shepell.
Sun Life Financial is acquiring real estate investment manager Bentall Kennedy Group for $560 million.
Last week, three tobacco companies were ordered to pay more than $15 billion in damages to smokers in Quebec.
Greg Woynarski, managing director and Global Head of Origination, Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets, Scotia Capital Inc., was elected the 2015-2016 chair of the board…
When employers decide to set up a workplace wellness program, they need to consider how employees’ family members and their own personal state of well-being…
A study finds smoking, excess weight, over-consumption of alcohol and physical inactivity are some of the leading causes of chronic disease among Canadian men and…
OMERS Private Equity (OPE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire consulting firm Environmental Resources Management (ERM) from Charterhouse Capital Partners for US$1.7 billion.
That is what I heard in the doctor’s lounge recently. I don’t agree. I feel the more allied health professionals do for Canadian patients the…
Some Quebecers may have to delay their retirement plans if the provincial government succeeds in a plan to push back the age at which they…
BMO Global Asset Management (BMO GAM) has appointed Natalie Camara to the position of vice-president, institutional sales and service.
On June 10, the CBC fired host Evan Solomon for allegedly accepting commission payments related to art sales that included people he knew in his…
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…
Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…
When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…